Violence erupts during altercation over lumber dispute in Houston
A confrontation on Garden Street ends with Albert Woolley suffering a deep facial cut after a dispute linked to a timber order tied to Colonel Richard Woolley. Snipesaw, a West End Lumber bookkeeper, faces murder charges while being held on bond as his case goes to the grand jury. Meanwhile piano dealers promotional copy appears from a separate ad offering installments and deals on pianos and organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koife
Bhowl
West End Lumber
Richard Woolley
Celenel Woolley
White Woolley
Woolley
Garden Street
Maree
G. W. Fussell
W. H. Hacks
Runaway boy injured in cart incident on Commerce Street
A butcher cart owned by Mr. William Shock ing ran away on Yamein Avenue with two boys aboard. One boy, about 12, had an arm broken and was taken to Pieuster's drug store for treatment by Dr. Amos Moraves Jr. He was later sent to his guardian on Sherman Street. The horse caused no further damage before being caught. Also noted: noisy worshippers at a colored church on Evaca Street drew city attention as residents complained nightly. the marshal promised investigation into disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamein Avenue
Tecom- Trightereqd
PW Feich
Pat Beevers
Shagge
Evaca Street
Indianola
Shmber
Truthful Piano Dealer Claims Market Lead in Texas
A biased ad claims the dealer offers higher grade pianos than rivals with brands like Steinway and Knabe, touts thirty one years in business, and promises the lowest prices and easy terms. The copy asserts broad inventory of pianos and organs, long-standing payment practices, and a commitment to truth in advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trusa
Alwaye
Truthpol
Peper
Tm Ee
Duch
Mown
Steinway
Web- Chickering
Knabe
Emerson
Texas
W. Fiano
Main Avenue Work Attention by Citizens Committee
A citizens committee including G Bedell Moore H Hildebrande and L J Hart met Mayor Callaghan to urge resumption of work by Contractor Ettler on San Pedro and Malp avenues. The mayor promised support if city interests advance and suggested placing the remaining citizen funds in the city treasurer for the special improvement fund. The ten day deadline set by the city council for resuming work had just expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
St. , Mesars
G. Bedell Moore
H. Hildebrande
L. J. Hart
San Pedro
Malp Avenues
Callaghan
Eltfer
Ettler
A Famous Chowder at San Pedro Park Social
Custodian Cootey served a superb fish chowder Friday afternoon for a select group of friends at San Pedro park. Guests ate heartily and nearly foundered, delaying attendance at the ball game. Police Officer R H McGoldrick has resigned. Mayor Callaghan appointed Chas MecCabe to the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cootey
San Pedro
San Pedro Park
R. H. McGoldrick
Callaghan
Shardein
Chas
MecCabe
Freman
Alanjo Plaza
Myenues
Tenth Street
McCabe
Maryiee
Limburger's
Birth Records Desirable Yet Feasible Tinder Law
The city physician printed blanks for physicians to record births and report to the health office for statistics. There is no city ordinance or state law to compel use, though other states have such laws. Texas statutes are deficient in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Office
Union
Federal Court Proceedings And Naturalization Filings
Federal court prepares for the Ross conspiracy trial scheduled for tomorrow morning. The defamation suit by H. Von Koehring against George Witte is continued until next Saturday. W. R. Neal of Seguin gains admission to practice in the Federal court yesterday. Daniel Logan of Great Britain files for final naturalization papers as a discharged U S soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ross
H. von Koehring
George Witte
W. R. Neal
Seguin
Daniel Logan
Great Britain
United States
Reward Offered for Lost Money Roll at Public Library
Between BD. and A. Oppenheimer and the Lockwood National Bank a roll of money went missing on Saturday evening. A liberal reward will be paid for its return to this office. A new questioner asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BD. & A. Oppenheimer
Lockwood National Bank
Public Catholic Library
Thig
City Hospital Costs Seen Reduced By Study
The mayor and hospital committee quietly studied city hospital expenses for two months and found patient care costs at 58 cents per day per person, down from 14 dollars daily prior. The city physician and city clerk assisted, and the mayor seeks further reductions.
Grand Jury Empanded. Case Against Tom Holt Sealed
The Grand Jury of the Thirty-seventh District court will be empaneled tomorrow morning. One case to be investigated involves Tom Holt charged with assault to rape Mrs. Catherine Jameson of 25 Willow Street last Monday night. Holt, arrested on a warrant by Justice Shook, is held on $400 bond. It is said he claimed to be a Southern Pacific call boy and to carry a message from Bars Jameson, the engineer and husband of Mrs. Jameson. The incident occurred around 11 o’clock Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Holt
Catherin Jameson
Willow Street
Holt
Justice Shook
Southern Pacific
Bars Jameson
Vermillion County Goose Rescue by a Girl and Brave Dog
In Vermillion County Indiana a 12 year old girl Tillie Martin rushed from a window with a sack to help a wounded goose as a large eagle struggled to fly away with its prey. The farmer's dog Trip burst into the scene to seize the eagle by the leg. the dog lifted the bird high enough for the girl to intervene, and the trio became entangled in a tense garden struggle near the stoop and fence. The eagle wrestled against the fence while Trip kept a firm grip, enabling Tillie to act. The outcome is a dramatic rescue of the flock by a brave girl and her dog against a powerful eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion County
Maj. Hopeon Gravely
Indiana
New York Sun
Northwest Territory
Vermijlion County
Bird of Freedom
Moosier
Engles
Joel Martin
Vermillion
Konner Martin
Yannier Martin
Tillie
Yan
Trip
Tillie Martin
Ucarrat
Heldon
Concert on Alamo Plaza Tonight by Ivy Club Band
The Alamo Plaza concert presented by the Ivy Social Club features a varied program with marches overtures waltzes and songs. The next concert is planned for Main Plaza Wednesday night May 39 91 with trains leaving Sunset depot and prizes for foot races and a 3100 gold prize for best dancer.
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Alamo Plaza
Sousa
Mr. F
TL Miller
W. A
Mozart Pickaninny Schuttte
Suckert
Strachan
Perking
Sweet Little Dataies
Seltzer la Golond
Hina
Champaign
Lumby
Main Plaza
Ivy Social Club
Macdona Park
Sunget Depot
Ami
Anr
City
East Commerce
South Flores
South Presa
Union Stock Yards
Theo. Arizt
United States
Nic Tenge
Sunset Depot
Albert P. Rheiner
Chas. F. Metzel
Elty the Horses May Move to New Site for Building
The mayor is able to the change and it will likely be made a soon as a site is secured for building. Baseball tickets for today's game can be bought at Soholz's garden, Silverthorn Wag ners unit J, Block's Ice cream parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soholz’s Garden
Silverthorn & Wagners Unit J
Block's
John P. Is All Right Sheriff on Duty at Courthouse
John P Campbell, popular sheriff, has recovered from illness and returned to duty at the courthouse after a few days absence. Friends are relieved to see him back in his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P
Jenn. Campbell
John
About Colored Folks In San Antonio and Local Notices
From the Alamo Advance a column discusses race relations and social manners, noting a church program by Epworth League, pastors returning from Texas trips, and praise for liberty from bondage. It mentions a small number of paying subscribers among San Antonio’s negro teachers, a Chopin Music Hall kindergarten event, and local editorials on race and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Muthalist Church
Epworth League
Mgr
Joseph Robinson
Indian Territory
Gambrinus
Rev
D. & Moten
Bethel
Winchester
Texas
San Antonio
Better Times Ahead as New City Administration Gains Trust
The prospect for improvement rides on a new city administration after years of treasury strain and scandal. Taxpayers hope for revival through western industrial growth, population rise, and investment, easing the tax burden while officials root out abuses. A separate incident reports Wm Robinson, an aging man near collapse on Commerce Street, aided by Officer Stevens and Dr Berry, who directed him to rest at home for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmendert
Callaghan
Robinson
Commerce Street
Pat Stevens
Fredericksburg Road
Berry
Restaurant Quarrel Ends With Arrest at West Commerce
Charles Stewart was arrested by Officer Springer at 316 West Commerce Street for being drunk and disorderly after a quarrel with a man he had allowed to stay in the restaurant. The dispute escalated as Stewart began moving the other man’s cattle from the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Stewart
Springer
West Commerce Jetceet
Fa Bald
Alo
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Eazy
Witnout
Googan & Bros
Main Avenue
City Hall
Federal Court
Tost
WAGLE
Guuse
Geyt
Brave Dew
L. Wolfson
Ora
Lonsdale Cambric
Cts
Collins
Fire Department
Wea
Chopin Music Hall
B. B. Sublett
W. Wallace
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